Benchmarking
Benchmarking is the key to measured decision-making
Measuring and tracking your building’s energy use over time is a proven way to make informed energy upgrade decisions that increase your building’s value and reduce operating costs. By incorporating benchmarking into the beginning stages of your building renewal process, you can guide your decisions and priorities with critical information, including:
- Your building’s energy use right now.
- How your building compares to peer buildings, inside and outside your portfolio.
- How to prioritize upgrades to maximize value and performance.
Understanding your building’s energy use
By benchmarking your building’s energy using tools such as the Energy Use Index or ENERGY STAR® Score, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of your building’s energy consumption. This knowledge can help you pinpoint opportunities to reduce your energy use and costs—which can improve your business’s bottom line.
52
%
Space heating, cooling, and ventilation
Source: 2018 U.S. Energy Information Administration Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey
10
%
Lighting
5
%
Water heating
Benchmarking resources
Measurement tools
There are many proven tools available to measure a building’s energy performance and determine how your building fares against its peers.
Handouts
Understand the benefits of benchmarking with these fact sheets from Building Potential.
Strategic energy upgrades, all according to plan
Develop your best-in-class energy plan by leveraging teamwork, energy audits, and realistic prioritization practices.